Feline Neonates Flashcards
Gestation time
63 days
Neonatal period
0-4 wks (depends on mothers nutrition & care)
Puberty reached at
9-10 mo. of age
Felines are induced ovulators (T/F)
True
Are felines seasonal breeders? During when?
Yes, during spring mainly
Most considered long day breeders
When can pregnancy be diagnosed?
16 to 30 days by abdominal palpation
When able to ultrasound?
14 days
When able to radiograph?
43 days
How long can parturition last in a queen?
as long as 36 hrs
What are signs of dystocia?
20 min intense labor & no kitten
10 min intense labor when kitten present
Acute depression
Presence of fresh blood more than 10 min
What color is normal postpartum discharge? Up to how long?
red-black
Non-odorous
As long as 3 wks
Lack of hair or sparse hair in neonate can indicate
genetic abnormality or premature birth
What colors of abdominal skin are normal and abnormal
Normal: dark pink
Abnormal: cyanosis: bluish; sepsis: dark red
Transitional period
3-4 wks
Socialization period
2/3-7/8 wks
Juvenile period
7/10 wks to sexual maturity 4-10 mo.
Adolescent period
sexual maturity to social maturity 36-48 mo.
First week developmental landmarks
Motor skills present Neuromuscular relfexes absent Flexor tone Respond to stimuli (odor,touch,pain) Can't maintain own temp
Second week developmental landmarks
Crawling, temps rise, double birth weight, eyes & ears open, extensor tone
Third week developmental landmarks
Standing, postural reflexes, increased play, attempt to drink & eat, urinate & defecate on their own
Weeks 3-7 development
Improved balance, start vaccines, SOCIALIZATION, transition to soft food, introduce to litter
When does hearing fully develop?
4 wks
When does sight fully develop?
16 wks
Signs of hypothermia
> 88`F: restlessness, crying, red mucous membrane, skin cool to touch
78-85’F: lethargy, uncoordinated, responsive
Below 70’F: appears dead
